Shed those unwanted pounds the right way.

The holidays are fast approaching and it is getting the time of season where occasional fitness enthusiasts and weekend warriors are focusing more on shedding those holiday pounds they are accumulating over the cold months in a fast attempt to reach those unattainable goals. Aerobic exercise is just one of the ways that one has surmised to shed those unwanted pounds.

Since we are at the end of a hot summer, the issue of water intake during intense outside activity still needs to be addressed. So here is my research on a condition called hyponatremia, which afflicts many of our athletes, but it can affect the general population as well.

If you ever wake up with that 'just run over by a truck' feeling, you need a copy of Tim Hull's Functional Correction Manual. Not only will it help you to locate and repair the problem, it'll help prevent it happening in the future.

When it comes to body transformation - whether that's an increase in strength, packing on a bit of muscle or losing a bit of excess fat - this is the perfect place to start. Dr Berardi's Precision Nutrition.

If you've ever watched a Bruce Lee film and marveled at his strength, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility or muscularity, this book should take pride of place in your collection. Unlike many other writings covering everything from Lee's training methods to nutrition, this book is based not on the recollections of people around him; but on Lee's own notes. Brilliant.

For a full list of what we're reading and watching at the moment, just head over to the Recommended Books & DVDs page. See you there.